A big offensive night across Jackson County AAA baseball featured several high-scoring games Tuesday evening, with teams piling up runs, stolen bases and timely extra-base hits in a full slate of action.

Ya’Laysha Barnes has been part of Malone School since the second grade, and over the years she has grown into a standout student-athlete now preparing to take her game to the next level. A senior with a deep love for basketball, Barnes has spent the past seven years developing her skills on the court, along with a brief stint in softball. That dedication is paying off as she signs with Enterprise State Community College, just over an hour away, giving local fans the chance to continue watching her career.

A standing-room-only crowd turned out in Jackson County Monday evening as Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson addressed growing concerns over two new agricultural interdiction stations under construction for the area, one on U.S. 231 near the Alabama line and another on Highway 2 near the Georgia border.

With a  break in the action over 2026 spring break, four Jackson County varsity softball teams were ready to hit the diamond last week.

Malone powered past Jefferson County 18-8 on Friday behind a balanced offensive attack and a strong outing in the circle from Arielle Dickens.

For more than 30 years, Malone School kindergarten teacher Mrs. Shelia Benton has been turning everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences

The Malone Lady Tigers have battled through adversity all season, and now they are exactly where they set out to be.

The Malone Tigers finished the regular season with a 12-12 record before heading into districts.

Malone Town Clerk Karen Wagner provided an update this week on several grants received by the Town of Malone and the progress made on projects supported by those funds.

The Marianna and Malone girls’ basketball teams had the opportunity to compete on a bigger stage as part of the Jackson County Optimist Shootout, an event that gave local teams the chance to play in a large arena setting, the Milton H. Johnson Center.

Talk to anyone who knows even a little about trees, and they’ll tell you that it’s never too early to start learning about them

The Warriors and Lightning battled to the wire, but it was the Lightning who came away with a nail-biting 1-0 victory.

Malone Volunteer Fire Department is getting closer and closer to a brand-new fire station. And everyone knows it’s not a minute too soon.

Seven of the top 10 finishers in the Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals came from Jackson County schools, with four of those runners representing Marianna High School.